The Magical City of Wroclaw
Wroclaw is a locality that situates in the southwestern part of Poland and on the banks of the Odra River. Its borders are Germany and Czech Republic. It is a region rich, with a vast collection of canals, via ducts and 200 bridges, thus derives the nickname “Venice of Poland”.
A significant proportion of the urban landscape is dedicated to wonderful green spaces. Such as the Botanical garden, and the world-renowned Szczytnicki Park which has an authentic and highly impressive oriental garden. In fact Wroclaw seems to be picture perfect for the intrepid tourist.
Scheduled cultural events are held year round such as the International Music Festival Cream Fields, KAN (a amateur and independent movies festival) and Wroclaw Non Stop, which runs for a week. All these festivities contribute to the arts, which plays a significant role in the city. Wroclaw hosts a list of fine museums in Europe such as The National Museum and Panorama of Raclawica, The Academy of Fine Arts and The Museum of Architecture.
Historically, art has for ever given an esoteric account making it conspicuous by the modest effigies of dwarfs that are manifested all over the city as a mark of adoration of the Orange Alternative proved to be a counteracting that couped the Communist Government in Poland. The city’s detailed history can be cognized by the art and architecture.
The historical center of Wroclaw is best known as the Old Town (Stare Miasto) where around every corner a cobblestone street leads from one splendid sight to another. The Jewish Quarter of old town is home to the White Stork Synagogue, which stands proudly as the only remaining synagogue in Wroclaw.
The present beautiful flower market, which is occupied by numerous elaborate mansions and called the Salt Market (Plac Solny), was built by the noblemen during the salt trading days. St. Elizabeth’s Church the most famous landmark of Wroclaw can be found here. The biggest attraction, however, the Old Market (Stary Rynek) can be found in the center of Old Town which is Wroclaw’s chief square.
The Old Market square is considered the center of the Old Town similar to the Old Town, which is the center of Wroclaw. It is considered as one of he largest squares in Europe just based on its size alone (175m wide and 205m long), however, it is the enchanting feeling which makes the Old Market so famous. Spectacular architecture from the Gothic, Art Noveau and Baroque periods, depicts the history of this place. Brightly painted buildings occupied by numerous bars, restaurants and stores can be seen at the center of the square (Sukiennice). Luck can be yours if you touch the nose of a bronze statue of a bear.
One of the most astounding buildings is the original Town Hall that sits right across from the pillory. The pillory is a stone monument that until the late 18th century was used as a public place for punishing petty criminals. In winter months the Wroclawians gather in the square to ice skate and in the summer the locals can be found taking leisurely strolls and enjoying a Piast beer.
Cecelia Owens loves travel and she does freelance writing for the top South African travel comparison website, BestFlights.co.za offering Flights to Warsaw.